Vivien

...including German, Spanish, reading, writing, and English, I am most passionate about teaching essay writing skills, especially literary analysis. My teaching philosophy is based on the belief that learning happens best when there is intellectual curiosity and appreciation for the subject. I try to impart to my students a sense of discovery and joy in...

Patrick

...lesson plans and grading student performance. Having taught students with so many interests (I only ever taught one History major) and of such different backgrounds, I find the challenge of making History interesting and relevant to students a rewarding one. This includes not only making the material of History interesting, but in showing that History...

Grace

...in linguistics and German language study. I am proficient in German language tutoring, including grammar, phonology, reading, and composition, and I am happy tutoring beginners or more advanced students! I understand that the language learning process is challenging, and different for everyone. I also have extensive experience with academic and creative writing in English, including...

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Helene

...have grown from working with me. For me, learning to work with a student is like solving a puzzle. Each student has her or his own unique set of strengths. I believe that figuring out what these are and molding the content around them is the key to good teaching. Helping students to see and...

Charles

...teach German in DC. I lived in German-speaking Europe for many years, and I majored its language, culture and history. I fully understand the many competing demands on a modern student's schedule. My tutees and I therefore tailor-make lesson plans based on their personal strengths and areas for improvement in order to fully capitalize on...

Megan

...through this together! I want you to love learning as much as I do! I have an AA in Liberal Arts, a BA in English Literature and Grammar, and completed all of an English MA save for one class due to a family tragedy, I've been a freelance writer for over ten years and taught...

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Joseph

...traveled all around the world trying to learn the native languages where I am. I have been studying language since age 11, and I have never stopped trying to master new languages. Besides tutoring, I am a classical musician, a singer, and a composer; I perform all around the world. I have experience working with...

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Emily

...I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for...

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Jerald

...Although I am now retired from that position, I continue to use German extensively to follow current events in the German-speaking world and for my own personal enrichment. I can honestly say that my knowledge of German has greatly influenced my life, opening doors to new opportunities that I would not have had otherwise. As...

Anna

...American Literature & Culture, German Linguistics, and Media Studies with a focus on film. During my studies in Germany I already started tutoring German and English. After my graduation I moved to New York, went to a private acting school for a year, and continued tutoring children and adults. My main focus is on Conversational...

Education & Certification

University of Paderborn, Germany - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, German Linguistics, Media and Communicaion

University of Hamburg, Germany - Master of Arts, American Studies, German Linguistics, Media and Communicaion